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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.23, 379.82 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.23, 379.82 and 150.89 is: 208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.23 : 379.82 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.23/379.82 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.23x = 379.82 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.23x = 57,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,308.39/275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.22

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